Nicole Collins(IX)

Nicole Collins is an award winning Filmmaker, actor, and host from Louisiana. Although she was born and raised in Alexandria, her 12 years in New Orleans is where she developed a passion for music and filmmaking. She hosted a number 1 weekend slot on New Orleans' Number 1 station, Q93, for 8 years. Her acting credits include HBO's 'Treme' and 'Twelve Years a Slave'. Nicole's hosting talents have landed her gigs with the NBA, Essence Festival and We-TV. Nicole has written, directed and/or produced over 20 film projects. Nicole's goal is to continue to create content for black women. She spends her time back and forth between Los Angeles and New Orleans, creating film and digital content and producing events for women and girls. Nicole has received several grants for both her film and philanthropy work. Nicole's Documentary series "The Young Woman's Guide" received nationwide festival recognition. In January 2020, Nicole directed and produced the 2021 ABFF selection, Maternally Yours, a web series executive produced by comedian/actor Lil Rel Howery which is streaming on KweliTV. The pilot, H-Town, that she co-wrote and directed was accepted into the 2021 Just for Laughs Festival's Pitch Competition. Nicole is the mother to 10 year old actress, Aadyn Encalarde.